Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Alaska
The quake hit the Nikolski region; no immediate reports of casualties or significant damage.

A magnitude 6.3 earthquake struck the Nikolski region of Alaska, according to reports. No immediate reports of casualties or major damage have been issued.
Sources
- Magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Nikolski, Alaska region — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
EGazette summarizes reporting from multiple sources; follow the links for the originals.
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